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Large Animal Oncology, Part 2

Last week we started a discussion about cancer in large animals. This week, let’s look specifically at equine oncology.Of the farm animal species, I see tumors in horses most frequently. This is mostly due to the fact that of the large animals I treat, horses are considered companion animals, are... READ MORE

May 17, 2013 / (1) comments

A Conundrum: Adding Human Food to Commercial Pet Food

A recent survey study in the U.S. found that 59 percent of dogs receive table scraps in addition to their regular diet. This supplementation amounted to 21 percent of the total daily caloric intake. The point of the study was to evaluate owner feeding patterns and pet obesity.   READ MORE

May 16, 2013 / (1) comments

All in a Day's Work

Last week was particularly rough for me. I considered the typical events known to depress my work-related morale, and realized we didn’t lose any patients, the hours I worked weren’t any longer than usual, and the cases I saw weren’t particularly difficult to manage. It seemed my bitter... READ MORE

May 15, 2013 / (2) comments

California Wildfires Affect Pets’ Eyes and Respiratory System

Recent wildfires in southern California have affected the lives of both people and their pets. The Los Angeles Times’s L.A. Now Wildfires section shows some haunting images of the tragedy along with the valiant efforts of the firefighters working to contain the blazes. Having lived in Los Angeles... READ MORE

May 14, 2013 / (1) comments

The Agony of Arthritis – Is Your Cat Hurting?

Since May has been proclaimed Arthritis Awareness Month, it seems a good time to discuss the issue of arthritis in a place you might not expect to find it — your cat.   READ MORE

May 13, 2013 / (7) comments

Large Animal Oncology, Part 1

There are some wonderful bloggers here on petmd.com that frequently discuss cancer in small animals. Indeed, it seems that with great recent advancements in veterinary medical science prolonging our pets’ lives, along with the fact that more consumers have discretionary income to spend on their... READ MORE

May 10, 2013 / (1) comments

Feeding the Large and Giant Breed Puppy

Veterinarians and pet owners have long been concerned about the various joint disorders that are so common in the giant breeds like Great Danes, Irish Wolfhounds, Bernese Mountain dogs, Saint Bernards and the Newfies. The larger breeds like Rotties, Labs, Goldens, and German Sheperds are also over-represented... READ MORE

May 09, 2013 / (3) comments

The Role of Animal Research in Treating Cancer

Medical research capitalizes on the similarities and differences among species to learn the causes of various cancers, what causes tumors to metastasize, and what kinds of interventions can be helpful in stopping disease progression.   READ MORE

May 08, 2013 / (2) comments

Top Five Holistic Pet Cancer Prevention Tips

Cancer is a disease that we veterinarians are diagnosing more frequently in pets. READ MORE

May 07, 2013 / (7) comments

Five Common Mistakes Made by Cat Owners

As cat owners, we all want to keep our four-legged friends healthy and happy. And, of course, we want to do everything we can to make sure that happens. Still, the average cat owner often overlooks some important aspects of their pet’s health care. Here are five of the most common mistakes I see... READ MORE

May 06, 2013 / (1) comments

 

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Lorie Huston, DVM is a small animal veterinarian with over 20 years experience...
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